larcombe Secures Second World Championship Silver in Seoul,Eyes LA28 Paralympics
SEOUL,SOUTH KOREA – Australian Para climber Sarah Larcombe has claimed silver at the 2025 World Championships in Seoul,repeating her previous achievement and solidifying her position as a leading contender for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The victory marks a significant milestone for Larcombe, who overcame ample injury setbacks in the lead-up to the competition.
In the demanding sport of climbing, success frequently enough hinges on the smallest of margins – just two or three holds, or a handful of movements. These critical differences determine qualification and ultimately, medal placement. The Australian sport Climbing team demonstrated career-best performances throughout the initial stages of the World Championships, building momentum towards the Brisbane 2032 and Los Angeles 2028 Games.
LarcombeS silver medal performance came despite a challenging twelve months. “My preparation for Seoul World Championships was not what I expected, and not what I wanted,” Larcombe stated. She sustained fractures in her foot,leg,and back following a fall while climbing outdoors in February.
Undeterred,Larcombe continued training in Melbourne under the guidance of National Para Coach Alex MacInnes and local coach Sarah Davis. “I was having a lot of fun climbing outdoors in my off-season, and in February I took a pretty nasty fall and I broke bones in my foot, leg and my back,” she explained. Despite the limited recovery time, she entered the World Championships with confidence.
Para climbing will make its Paralympic debut in Los Angeles, and Larcombe is focused on securing Australia‘s first medal in the sport. Supported by the Victorian Institute of sport and Sport Climbing Australia, Larcombe is persistent to reach her goal.
“[It’s] just a matter of time,” for both Larcombe and the broader Australian Sport Climbing team, who are poised for continued success.
